Five S.T.E.P.S. to Avoid Paralysing Conflict and Create Synergy in the Pharmacy Workplace
Seek to Understand.’ – In medical terminology, diagnosis comes before dispensing advice. As a pharmacist, be sure that you understand the different perspectives and that you are focused on solving the right...

Who is exempt from the GMS levy?
GMS levy is charged on GMS, GMS repeat and Dental schemes, but not on Methadone, LTI, High-Tech or HAA.
In addition there are groups which are exempt from paying the levy even on GMS and GMR and Dental schemes. They are:
Children in the care of the HSE who have...

Prescribing Tips and Tools
The following prescribing tips and tools are available, to prescribers for each of the Preferred Drugs and for the New Oral Anticoagulants (NOACs). The information is summarised in a clear, concise prescribing tool to enable prescribers to prescribe medicines safely and...

The ePortfolio review is the process by which pharmacists are required to submit an extract from their ePortfolio which demonstrates that they are appropriately engaging in CPD. Pharmacists can expect to be called to participate in an ePortfolio review once in every five year period.
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The PSI Guides and Resources
You may or may not be aware, but the PSI have a number of very useful guides on their website entitled Guidelines for Retail Pharmacy Businesses. Below is a quick overview of the available guides:
Keeping of Records in Respect of Medicinal Products
Counselling and...

Below is a list of medicines that have been, to the best of our knowledge, recently discontinued. Some may still have some stock in circulation.
Asasantin Retard 200/25mg caps
Atroven 250mcg & 500mcg nebules
Caveject 5mcg
Combivent 500/2.5mg UDVs nebules
Isotrexin gel
Lariam 250mg tabs
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